The Analects of Confucius (Lun Yu): A Literal Translation with an Introduction a

Description: The Analects of Confucius (Lun Yu) by Confucius, Chichung Huang Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description This is a translation of the Analects (Lun Yu) of Confucius, the 5th-century BC Chinese sage. Huangs translation is accompanied by notes that explain unfamiliar terms and concepts and provide historical and cultural context. Publisher Description In the long river of human history, if one person can represent the civilization of a whole nation, it is perhaps Master Kong, better known as Confucius in the West. If there is one single book that can be upheld as the common code of a whole people, it is perhaps Lun Yu, or The Analects. Surely, few individuals in history have shaped their countrys civilization more profoundly than Master Kong. The great Han historiographer, Si-ma Qian, writing2,100 years ago said, "He may be called the wisest indeed!" And, as recently as 1988, at a final session of the first international conference of Nobel prize-winners in Paris, the seventy-five participants, fifty-two ofwhom where scientists, concluded: "If mankind is to survive, it must go back twenty- five centuries in time to tap the wisdom of Confucius." This a man whose influence in world history is truly incomparable. His sayings (and those of his disciples) form the basis of a distinct social, ethical, and intellectual system. They have retained their freshness and vigor for two and a half millennia, and are still admired in todays China. Compiled by pupils of Confuciuss disciples half acentury after the Masters death, The Analects of Confucius laid the foundation of his philosophy of humanity--a philosophy aimed at "cultivating the individuals moral conduct, achieving familyharmony, bringing good order to the state and peace to the empire. Containing 501 very succinct chapters (the longest do not exceed fifteen lines and the shortest are less than one) and organized into twenty books, the collection comprises mostly dialogues between the Master and his disciples and contemporaries. The ethical tenets Confucius put forth not only became the norm of conduct for the officialdom and intelligentsia, but also profoundly impacted the behavior of the common people. Thegreat sages unique integration of humanity and righteousness (love and reason) struck a powerful chord in all who attempted to understand his moral philosophy. As translator Chichung Huang contends,"What ethical principle laid down by man could be more sensible that none which blends the best our heart can offer with the best our mind can offer as the guiding light for our conduct throughout our lives?" Ever timely, Confuciuss teachings on humanity (family harmony in particular) and righteousness may well serve as a ready-made cure for todays ills in an era which human beings are blinded by force and lust, not unlike Confuciuss own day. Far more literal than any Englishversion still in circulation, this brilliant new rendition of The Analects helps the reader not only to acquire and accurate and lucid understanding of the original text, but also to appreciate theimagery, imagery, parallelism, and concision of its classical style. The translator Chichung Huang, a Chinese scholar born in a family of Confucian teachers and schooled in one of the last village Confucian schools in South China, brings to this treasure of world literature a sure voice that captures the power and subtleties of the original. Vivid, simple, and eminently readable, this illuminating work makes the golden teachings of the sage of the East readily available to anyone in search ofthem. Author Biography About the Translator:Chichung Huang was Professor of Chinese at Bennington College. He had previously taught at Peking University for three decades, two of which were spent in political exile, before coming to the United States. Details ISBN 0195112768 ISBN-13 9780195112764 Title The Analects of Confucius (Lun Yu) Author Confucius, Chichung Huang Format Paperback Year 1997 Pages 224 Publisher Oxford University Press Inc GE_Item_ID:137020875; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. 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